Designation: Tutorial Fellow
Contact: +254 113 969 223
School/Institute: Engineering
Dept.: Mechatronic Engineering
Email: michael.gichane@dkut.ac.ke
Academic Background
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
| MSc. Mechanical Systems Design | Yamagata University (Japan) | 2018 |
| BSc. Mechatronic Engineering | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (Kenya) | 2014 |
Professional Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Year |
| Graduate Engineer | EBK | 2015 |
Areas of Expertise
- Mechatronic system programming
- Industrial Robotics
- Collaborative Robots
- Navigation
- Simulation
Work Experience
| Position | Institution | Year |
| Tutorial Fellow | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | 2019 – To date |
| Trainee Engineer | NEC Corporation (Japan) | 2018 |
Publications
- Gichane, Michael M., Jean B. Byiringiro, Andrew K. Chesang, Peterson M. Nyaga, Rogers K. Langat, Hasan Smajic, and Consolata W. Kiiru. “Digital triplet approach for real-time monitoring and control of an elevator security system.” Designs 4, no. 2 (2020): 9.
- Osinde, Nahashon O., Jean B. Byiringiro, Michael M. Gichane, and Hasan Smajic. “Process modelling of geothermal drilling system using digital twin for real-time monitoring and control.” Designs 3, no. 3 (2019): 45.
- Byiringiro, Jean Bosco, Nahashon Onchong Osinde, Michael Mureithi Gichane, and Paul Ndirangu Kioni. “Development of real-time monitoring and control system for Geothermal drilling by using digital twin technology.” (2019).
Awards, Scholarships and Recognitions
- African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Scholarships.
- Africa Business Education Initiative(ABE) Masters Scholarship.
Research Interests
- Soft transducers, Carbon nanotubes, Laser Machining, FEM Simulation
Affiliation/Membership to Professional Bodies
- EBK – Graduate Engineer